Bleiblerville is an unincorporated community in northern Austin County, Texas, United States. It lies along local roads northwest of the city of Bellville, the county seat of Austin County. Its elevation is 371 feet (113 m). Although Bleiblerville is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 78931. Bleiblerville was named for local shopkeeper Robert Bleibler, who started his business in the area in the late 1880s. The community grew rapidly with the influx of many German immigrants in the late nineteenth century, and its post office was established in 1891. The community expanded in the 1960s with the increase of oil drilling in the community, but has since declined.

What is defamation libel and slander law?

Defamation is any statement, whether written or oral, that injures the good name or reputation of another person. For a statement to be defamatory, it must not be true.

A defamation designed to be read is libel. Libel also may include harmful statements in a fixed medium, especially writing but also a picture, sign, or electronic broadcast.

An oral defamation is slander. Slander is a harmful statement in a transitory form, especially speech.

Answers to defamation libel and slander law issues in Texas

The term defamation refers to a false statement made about someone or some organization that is damaging to their...